BrieflyAmerican stand-up comedian, actor, and writer who first became popular in the early 1980s. He is best known for his slow, deadpan, monotone delivery of ironic, witty, deeply philosophical and sometimes confusing jokes and one-liners.

Quotes:

"Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect."

"I bought some batteries, but they weren't included."

"I was walking down the street wearing glasses when the prescription ran out."